Common use of Power to charge Clause in Contracts

Power to charge. With the introduction of the Care Act, the Council now has a ‘power to charge for services’ whereas previously, there was a ‘duty to charge’ for long term residential/nursing care and a ‘power to charge’ for non-residential care. The Council has made the decision to utilise the ‘power to charge’ for both residential and non-residential services. The Trust will discharge this power on behalf of the Council and in doing so will apply sections 14 and 17 of the Care Act and the Care and Support (charging and assessment of resources) regulations 2014.

Power to charge. With the introduction of the Care Act, the Council now has a ‘power to charge for services’ whereas previously, there was a ‘duty to charge’ for long term residential/nursing care and a ‘power to charge’ for non-residential care. The Council has made the decision to utilise the ‘power to charge’ for both residential and non-residential services. The Trust will discharge this power on behalf of the Council and in doing so will apply sections 14 and 17 of the Care Act 2014 and the Care and Support (charging and assessment of resources) regulations 2014.

Power to charge. With the introduction of the Care Act, the Council Trust now has a ‘power to charge for services’ whereas previously, there was a ‘duty to charge’ for long term residential/nursing care and a ‘power to charge’ for non-residential care. The Trust with the Council has made the decision to utilise the ‘power to charge’ for both residential and non-residential services and as it continues to charge for services. The Trust will discharge this power on behalf of the Council and in doing so will apply , sections 14 and 17 of the Care Act and the Care and Support (charging and assessment of resources) regulations 20142014 will apply.